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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.59, 1,319.84 and 392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.59, 1,319.84 and 392.53 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.59 : 1,319.84 = 392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.59/1,319.84 = 392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.59x = 1,319.84 × 392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.59x = 518,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,068.23/879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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